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Joshua Close

About author
Josh is a Sports Journalism graduate and has been a member of the TCF team since 2015. Between 2015 and 2018, Josh focused primarily on British Superbikes and Road Racing events such as the Isle of Man TT. At the beginning of the 2019 season he became the MotoGP Reporter.
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MotoGP

Petrucci and Miller unveil 2018 Pramac Ducati Livery

By Joshua Close
March 12, 2018
1 Mins read

Pramac Ducati riders Danilo Petrucci and Jack Miller were on hand to unveil the team’s brand new livery for the 2018 Moto GP season.

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InterviewsMotoGP

BT Sport's Suzi Perry on MotoGP's Popularity, Interviewing Riders and the 2018 Season

By Joshua Close
March 10, 2018
7 Mins read
BT Sport’s Suzi Perry spoke to The Checkered Flag about the popularity of MotoGP, some of her favourite interviews and the upcoming season.
Road Racing

Carl Cox Motorsport to continue supporting Tim Reeves in 2018

By Joshua Close
March 7, 2018
2 Mins read
Carl Cox Motorsport are continuing their support of Tim Reeves and his passenger Mark Wilkes in his quest for glory at the 2018 Isle of Man TT Races.
InterviewsMotoGP

Interview: Neil Hodgson Predicts Maiden MotoGP Victory for Zarco in 2018

By Joshua Close
March 3, 2018
6 Mins read
Neil Hodgson speaks to The Checkered Flag about the upcoming MotoGP season, predicting a maiden victory for Johan Zarco and another strong year for Andrea Dovizioso.
British Superbike

Honda Racing unveil 2018 British Superbike Livery

By Joshua Close
March 2, 2018
1 Mins read
The Honda Racing team have unveiled their 2018 livery, which will be showcased throughout the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship.
InterviewsMotoGP

Interview: James Toseland Praises Zarco and Shares his MotoGP Title Prediction

By Joshua Close
February 28, 2018
6 Mins read
James Toseland spoke to The Checkered Flag about the 2018 MotoGP season. During our conversation he praised Johan Zarco’s efforts last year and gave an early title prediction.
British Superbike

Ellison delighted with Cartagena Test results

By Joshua Close
February 27, 2018
2 Mins read
James Ellison is pleased with the improvements he and the Anvil Hire Yamaha team made during their three-day test at Cartagena.
InterviewsMotoGP

A look at the 2018 MotoGP season with Keith Huewen

By Joshua Close
February 25, 2018
7 Mins read
BT Sport’s MotoGP commentator Keith Huewen talks to The Checkered Flag about the upcoming MotoGP season, including the problems with the factory Yamaha and the rise of Johan Zarco.
British Superbike

Laverty delighted to be back with Tyco BMW in 2018

By Joshua Close
February 24, 2018
2 Mins read
Michael Laverty says that it feels great to be back with the Tyco BMW team for the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Season.
InterviewsMotoGP

New BT Sport Pundit Michael Laverty talks all things MotoGP

By Joshua Close
February 22, 2018
7 Mins read
New BT Sport MotoGP pundit Michael Laverty speaks to The Checkered Flag about his new role and the upcoming season.
MotoGP

Tech3 to split with Yamaha after the 2018 MotoGP season

By Joshua Close
February 22, 2018
2 Mins read
The Tech3 team has announced that it will part ways at the end of the 2018 MotoGP season, ending a 20-year partnership.
Moto2

Alex Marquez tops three-day Moto2 Test at Jerez

By Joshua Close
February 16, 2018
2 Mins read
Alex Marquez has made his intentions clear after topping day three of the Moto2 test at Jerez, posting the quickest lap-time of the test overall.
MotoGP

Rossi and Viñales visit Philippines for Yamaha Event

By Joshua Close
February 15, 2018
2 Mins read
Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales made a special visit to the Philippines ahead of the second official pre-season test in Thailand.
British Superbike

Tommy Bridewell returns to Halsall Racing Suzuki

By Joshua Close
February 12, 2018
2 Mins read
Tommy Bridewell has returned to the Halsall Racing team for the 2018 British Superbike season.
Road Racing

Jamie Coward Joins Penz13 BMW for 2018 Road Racing Campaign

By Joshua Close
February 7, 2018
1 Mins read
Jamie Coward has joined the Penz13 BMW Motorrad team and will compete at the 2018 Isle of Man TT and Macau Grand Prix.
British Superbike

Mason Law Steps Up to BSB with Team WD40

By Joshua Close
February 7, 2018
2 Mins read
Mason Law will make the move up into the MCE British Superbike Championship this season after signing for Team WD40 Kawasaki.
Motorcycles

Freddie Spencer to headline 'Year of the Legends' at Castle Combe

By Joshua Close
December 14, 2017
1 Mins read
Three-times World Champion, Freddie Spencer, is set to headline at the West Country’s biggest motorcycle race meeting, the Castle Combe Grand National.
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